Recipe: Zucchini Pizza (with rice crust)

ZUCCHINI PIZZA

FOR THE CRUST:
4 cups shredded peeled zucchini, drained and pressed dry
2 cups cooked rice
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan
2 eggs
FOR THE FILLING:
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

FOR THE CRUST:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine crust ingredients and press into a greased 15x11x1-inch jelly roll pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F 20-25 minutes until set and lightly browned.

FOR THE TOPPING:
Brown ground beef with the onion. Combine with remaining filling ingredients except for cheeese. Pour over crust, sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 400 degrees F 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Servings: 12
Source: Taste of Home Ground Beef Collection, 1996